Malvern, Arkansas, stamps its name as the Brick Capital of the World with Acme Brick kilns humming along East Fifth Street since 1891. Five top RV parks dot the area, offering rates from $6 a night and hookups for every rig. Camp here to chase lake bass at Cox Creek, hit the Hot Spring County Fair, or day-trip to Lake Catherine State Park just 15 minutes away.
Malvern pulses with small-town grit. Acme Brick's towering stacks dominate the skyline on Highway 270, churning out fire-hardened blocks for homes across America. Crowds swarm the Hot Spring County Fairgrounds each August for rodeos, tractor pulls, and blue-ribbon pies. Stroll the brick-lined streets of downtown, grab BBQ at local joints like Lefty's, or fish the bends of the Ouachita River foothills.
RV parks around Malvern cater to every wanderer. Families plug into Jubilee Farms Campground in Leola with WiFi, 30/50-amp sites, and showers for $12 to $79 nightly. Pet lovers crash at Donna's Hammock Hideaway, where dogs roam free and campfires crackle for $6 to $37. Budget hunters snag Pinewood Property and RV Park from $52, while couples seek quiet at Jubilee Farm at Whiskey Bravo Ranch with full amenities for $30 to $40. Groups gather at Cox Creek Lake Campground, pet-friendly with showers, dump station, and waterfront group sites.
Malvern claims the title Brick Capital of the World. Acme Brick's plant on East Fifth Street fires millions of bricks yearly since 1891. The city draws visitors to the annual Hot Spring County Fair at the fairgrounds, where rodeos and livestock shows pack summer crowds.
Try Jubilee Farms Campground in Leola, Donna's Hammock Hideaway, Pinewood Property and RV Park, Jubilee Farm at Whiskey Bravo Ranch, or Cox Creek Lake Campground. All five sit within 20 miles of downtown Malvern off Highways 270 and 67. Expect amenities like WiFi, showers, and pet-friendly sites at most.
Yes, Donna's Hammock Hideaway and Cox Creek Lake Campground welcome pets. Donna's allows campfires too at bargain rates of $6 to $37 per night. Both spots provide easy access to Malvern's trails and lakes for leashed walks.